Airlines, miles, and points is the most popular topic at Australian Frequent Flyer. In this category, we provide expert tips, insider tricks, and facilitate discussions about Qantas, Virgin Australia, non-Australian airlines, and global airline alliances. From earning and redeeming frequent flyer points to maximising elite status benefits, we aim to help you get the most out of your travel. We also cover every step of the journey – from planning and booking flights to experiencing the flight itself, and finally, arriving at your destination. Whether you're a seasoned traveller or just starting to explore the world of frequent flyer programs, you'll find valuable advice to elevate your travel experience. See below for articles on airlines, miles and points.
Qantas is offering up to 30% off the points cost of domestic Economy Class Classic Reward flights, for certain travel dates.
Qatar Airways has recently launced Privilege Deals, offering 25% off award flights to and from certain destinations in Economy, Business or First Class for last minute bookings. But, you can fly to or from these destinations to anywhere in the Qatar Airways network, and still access the discounted pricing!
You can now redeem Qantas Points to fly Air Tahiti Nui between Papeete and Seattle, in addition to the existing codeshare routes.
Cathay Pacific has quietly made reward seats harder to find. Availability is less clearly displayed, with mileage costs often missing from initial search results.
Emirates offers different types of Business Class seats on its Airbus A380, Boeing 777 and brand new Airbus A350 jets. Our guide explains what to expect.
This article lists all of the daytime flights currently available from Asia to Australia, including the flight number and schedule.
Our guide explains how to upgrade with Qantas Points, including strategies to maximise your chances of a successful upgrade request.
On the anniversary of Virgin Australia launching Platinum Plus, Velocity Frequent Flyer's top status tier, we explore whether the benefits have lived up to the hype.
There are many ways to redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points, but using them for Classic Flight Rewards and upgrades remains the best value.
Philippine Airlines will soon join new entrants Hawaiian Airlines and Oman Air in Oneworld, but Asiana is leaving Star Alliance. Meanwhile, several more airlines are eyeing Oneworld membership.
If you have Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles that are due to expire soon, you need to take action to avoid losing them forever.
Qantas offers Premium Economy on its Airbus A380 and Boeing 787-9 aircraft, as well as select A330s. These fly from Australia to 14 international destinations including London, Paris, Johannesburg and Los Angeles.